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This document is a formal response from Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) regarding a request for information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). The response details which records related to the Kendal power station compliance notice and general maintenance/decommissioning plans are granted, refused, or do not exist.

The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) submitted this supporting affidavit to the High Court of South Africa to be admitted as an amicus curiae in a case involving a water use licence for a proposed coal mine. The EELC argues that the second respondent's attempt to seek punitive costs against public interest lawyers creates a "chilling effect" that discourages the representation of marginalised actors and threatens access to justice.

A 2015 notice from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation declaring the exploration and production of onshore hydrocarbons requiring stimulation, such as hydraulic fracturing, as a controlled activity under the National Water Act, 1998.

This document contains replying submissions filed by groundWork (the Appellant) on 24 May 2019 in an appeal before the Nkangala District Municipality Appeal Authority. The appeal challenges the transfer of a 2015 Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licence (PAEL) to ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Station (RF) (Pty) Limited (ACWA). groundWork argues that the transfer was unlawful due to procedural defects, a failure to consider relevant environmental and health evidence, the unauthorized material variation of the licence's physical scope, and the provision of misleading information regarding the project's capacity.

This responding statement, submitted by groundWork, argues against an appeal by Karpowership SA (PTY) Ltd regarding the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's (DFFE) June 23, 2021, decision to refuse Environmental Authorisation (EA) for a gas-to-power project at the Port of Ngqura. groundWork contends that the project is neither necessary nor desirable, citing significant environmental risks, inadequate public participation, and the existence of more sustainable energy alternatives.

This responding statement, submitted by groundWork to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), argues for the dismissal of Karpowership SA (PTY) Ltd’s appeal against the refusal of an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for a gas-to-power project in Richards Bay. groundWork contends that the project is neither necessary nor desirable, citing significant environmental risks, inadequate public participation, and the existence of more cost-effective, renewable energy alternatives.

This document is an atlas published by the World Health Organization (WHO) that examines the impact of environmental hazards on children's health. It categorizes risks into 'traditional' hazards, such as air pollution and poor water and sanitation, and 'emerging' hazards, including chemical exposures, e-waste, and climate change. The report aligns these challenges with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocates for multisectoral cooperation to reduce preventable child mortality and lifelong disease risks.

This document is a formal objection submitted by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) regarding the proposed use of Karpowerships in Saldanha Bay. The CER argues that the project is inconsistent with South Africa's climate commitments, lacks transparency, and fails to consider cheaper, cleaner energy alternatives.

This practice note outlines the legal proceedings in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) regarding Case No. 51765/2017. The City of Cape Town is seeking a declaratory order stating that a section 34 determination under the Electricity Regulation Act is not necessary to establish a new power plant for the city. The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) is applying to be admitted as amicus curiae to address issues concerning the transition to renewable energy and the environmental impacts of coal-fired power stations.

This document is an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) issued by the Nkangala District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for the Hendrina Power Station. The licence, varied on 31 March 2016, sets out the legal conditions, emission limits, and monitoring requirements for the station's operations under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

This document is a variation of an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) issued by the Nkangala District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for the Hendrina Power Station. The licence, valid until 31 March 2019, regulates emissions from listed activities including solid fuel combustion, storage of liquid petroleum products, and handling of coal.

The Hendrina Power Station's annual emissions report for the 2015/2016 financial year records total emissions of 9,782,189 tons of CO2, 89,088 tons of SO2, 36,653 tons of NOx, and 165 tons of N2O. The report notes the installation of new continuous emission monitoring system equipment in June 2015 and identifies CO2 and N2O as the measured greenhouse gases.

This document is an appeal filed on 17 January 2022 by Anchor Energy LNG Pty Ltd and Nseleni Power Corporation Pty Ltd against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's (DFFE) decision to refuse environmental authorisations for the Nseleni Independent Floating Power Plant (NIFPP) and an associated LNG receiving and storage facility at the Port of Richards Bay.

This document is a response from Eskom to a request for information by the Centre for Environmental Rights. It reveals that Eskom does not have standalone decommissioning or emission reduction plans for its coal stations, but instead manages these through broader air quality strategies. A 2010 strategy included in the text outlines a prioritised approach to meeting Minimum Emission Standards, highlighting significant constraints such as water scarcity in the Highveld and the high cost of retrofits (estimated at R28 billion CAPEX in 2009 terms), while suggesting 'offset projects' as a cheaper alternative to technical upgrades.

This fact sheet from the Centre for Environmental Rights outlines projected climate impacts across three geographic areas of South Africa—Limpopo/Lephalale, Emalahleni/Mpumalanga (Highveld), and the Western Cape and coastal regions—across three timeframes from 2021 to 2100, corresponding to temperature increases of 2°C+, 3-4°C, and 4°C+.

This document is an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) issued by the Fezile Dabi District Municipality to Sasol Chemical Industries (Pty) Ltd for its operations in Sasolburg. The licence, reference number FODM-MET-2013-23, converts a previous Atmosphere Pollution Prevention Act Registration Certificate into an Air Quality Act Atmospheric Emissions Licence. It outlines the legal conditions, permitted listed activities, process descriptions, emission limits, and monitoring requirements for various industrial units including steam stations, reformers, and chemical plants.

A letter from the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) providing an update on the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, specifically regarding bid validity extensions for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa projects.

A statement from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs amending the Environmental Authorisation (EA) issued on 25 February 2015 for the IPP Thabametsi Power Station, a 1200MW coal-fired power station near Lephalale, Limpopo Province.

The Department of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa has granted an integrated environmental authorisation to Newshelf 1282 (Pty) Ltd for the establishment of the 1200MW coal-fired IPP Thabametsi Power Station and associated infrastructure near Lephalale in the Limpopo Province.

This fact sheet describes the objectives and approach of South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, focusing on balancing energy supply security, cost minimization, and emission reductions.